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Volkswagen delays ID.5 launch in Germany due to part shortage from Ukraine

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5 is Volkswagen’s first SUV coupé that will use the Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB), the platform the German automaker uses for its new electric cars. However, Volkswagen must wait for more wire harnesses to arrive from its suppliers in Ukraine before it can begin shipping more models to dealerships. Volkswagen’s ID.5

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Volvo Cars sales down 17.2% in February, share of electrified cars increased to 33%

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars reported sales of 42,067 cars in February, a decline by 17.2% Sales of Volvo Cars’ Recharge models made up for 33.0% of all Volvo cars sold globally during the month. Sales of fully electric cars increased by 229.5% In the first two months of the year, Volvo Cars sold 89,628 cars, a decline by 18.8%

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Top 20 Electric Cars In The World — April 2022 (Charts)

CleanTechnica EVs

Despite several disturbing factors happening all at once (the invasion of Ukraine, Covid-19 lockdowns in China, chip and battery shortages, supply chain disruptions …), the truth is that there were 542,000 registrations last month, representing 10.2% share of the overall auto […].

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Japan to expand Russia-bound export ban to li-ion batteries, industrial items – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Japan will expand its Russia-bound export ban to include 164 additional industrial items such as lithium-ion batteries, gas pipes and car engine oil, the trade ministry said on Friday.

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CEO’s Take On 2024: Demand for feature-rich, safe, connected and electric vehicles to drive auto parts industry, says Bosch India chief – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Guruprasad Mudlapur, President- India, Bosch Group, and Managing Director, Bosch Limited Edited excerpts: Q: After two consecutive years of swift growth in the auto component industry’s performance, what is your outlook for 2024? The automotive industry is in transition.

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French tyre maker Michelin confirms 2023 guidance after Q1 sales rise – ET Auto

Baua Electric

mainly due to a reduction in inventory and the termination of Michelin’s operations in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. The group, which makes tyres used in cars, aircraft, bicycles and industrial equipment, maintained its full-year forecast of segment operating income above 3.2 Volumes declined 6.6% billion euros.

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President Biden Ignored Tesla’s $10 Billion Investment In EVs During SOTU

CleanTechnica EVs

President Biden, in highlighting the EV transition and auto manufacturing in the US during his 2022 State of the Union address, once again ignored Tesla’s contributions, which include a $10 billion investment in Texas toward electric vehicles. Compared to what’s happening in Ukraine, that can be seen as not important and small.

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